Dryer Repair in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
If your dryer takes forever to finish a cycle, stops heating, makes odd noises, or cuts out mid-load, FixEm Appliance Repair is here to help. We provide fast, reliable residential gas and electric dryer repairs across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and nearby East Bay neighborhoods. From standard models to stacked units, ventless setups, and all-in-one combo washer-dryers, we fix them all.
- Licensed and Insured
- Diamond Certified
- 90-Day Warranty
- BBB A+ Rated
- Clear Service-Call Pricing
Our licensed and insured technicians handle leading and high-end brands. We focus purely on getting your existing appliance running smoothly again.
Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Dryer Problems We Repair
Dryer problems can involve heating parts, airflow, electrical controls, sensors, motors, or other internal parts. Some symptoms are obvious, while others develop slowly as drying performance changes.
We commonly repair dryers with problems such as:
- Dryer not heating
- Dryer taking too long to dry clothes
- Dryer overheating
- Dryer stopping before the cycle is done
- Dryer not starting
- Drum not turning
- Unusual noises or vibration
- Error codes
- Faulty temperature sensors
- Damaged or worn heating parts
- Problems with controls or electrical parts
- Dryer working only some of the time
- Airflow or drying performance problems
A dryer that still runs can have a problem with heating, temperature control, or airflow. Just because it runs doesn’t mean every part is working properly.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair
We repair both gas and electric residential dryers. The two types heat differently, but either can develop problems that affect drying time, temperature, or normal operation.
For gas dryers, the repair may involve parts related to ignition, heating, temperature control, or the controls.
Electric dryers use electric heating parts and related controls. When those parts fail, the dryer may run without enough heat or heat unevenly during a cycle.
Our technicians check your specific dryer and its symptoms before recommending a repair.
Stacked Dryer and Laundry Center Repair
Space-saving laundry setups can call for different services than side-by-side appliances.
We repair stacked dryers and laundry centers. A laundry center is a washer and dryer built together as one stacked unit. Other stacked setups use two separate appliances placed one on top of the other.
Access to parts varies by design, so your exact model matters when we plan the repair.
Ventless Dryer Repair
Ventless dryers remove moisture differently than traditional vented dryers. Since there’s no outside dryer vent, problems with the dryer’s internal systems can affect drying performance.
If your ventless dryer takes much longer to dry clothes, shows an error code, stops unexpectedly, or isn’t working normally, we’ll find the source of the problem.
Combo Washer-Dryer Repair
Combo washer-dryers are all-in-one machines that wash and dry clothes in the same drum. When the drying side isn’t working properly, the issue may involve heating, moisture removal, sensors, controls, or another internal part.
We repair qualifying residential combo washer-dryers based on the symptoms they’re showing.
Dryer Repair for Major and Premium Appliance Brands
We work with many major and premium appliance brands, including:
- Amana
- Bosch
- Electrolux
- Fisher & Paykel
- Frigidaire
- GE
- Hotpoint
- Kenmore
- KitchenAid
- LG
- Maytag
- Roper
- Samsung
- Speed Queen
- Whirlpool
Sharing your brand and model when you schedule helps our team prepare, since dryer designs, parts, and repair procedures vary between manufacturers.
Dryer Repair Cost Factors
Our service-call fee is $90 for most appliances or $140 for a stacked washer or dryer or a built-in oven. When diagnosing multiple appliances at the same address, the highest applicable service-call fee applies first, plus $50 for each additional appliance. Service-call fees are applied toward approved repairs.
We provide an estimate and get your approval before starting any work. Your total repair cost depends on the appliance, the problem, and the parts and labor the approved repair requires.
Dryer Maintenance and Performance
Regular attention helps you catch developing dryer problems before they become more disruptive. Watch for changes in drying time, unusual sounds, uneven temperatures, or cycles that keep stopping.
For routine care:
- Keep the dryer and the area around it clean.
- Follow the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.
- Avoid overloading the dryer.
- Pay attention to changes in drying performance.
- Have unusual heating, electrical, or operating problems checked instead of continuing to use a malfunctioning dryer.
Maintenance can’t prevent every failure, but changes in normal operation tell you when a dryer needs service.
What to Know About Our Dryer Service
We’re locally owned and operated. Our company and our technicians are licensed and insured, and we’re Diamond Certified.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Same-day dryer service is available when our schedule allows, at no extra charge.
Our 90-day warranty covers parts supplied by FixEm and workmanship performed by FixEm, subject to the warranty terms.
Dryer Repair in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
We provide residential dryer repair throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and surrounding East Bay communities, including Oakland. Our team works with homeowners, landlords, and property managers across the area.
Availability depends on the appliance, location, technician availability, and scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of dryers do you repair?
We repair qualifying residential gas and electric dryers, including stacked dryers, ventless dryers, and combo washer-dryers.
Do you repair premium appliance brands?
Yes. We work with many major and premium brands, including Bosch, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, KitchenAid, LG, Samsung, Speed Queen, Whirlpool, and the others listed above.
Can you provide same-day dryer repair?
Yes, same-day service is available when our schedule allows, at no extra charge. If same-day isn’t available, we’ll book the next available appointment.
How much is the dryer service call?
Our service-call fee is $90 for most appliances or $140 for a stacked washer or dryer or a built-in oven. When diagnosing multiple appliances at the same address, the highest applicable service-call fee applies first, plus $50 for each additional appliance. Service-call fees are applied toward approved repairs.
What if my dryer runs but doesn't heat?
A dryer that runs without enough heat can have a problem with its heating system, temperature controls, sensors, electrical parts, or other internal parts. The cause depends on your dryer and its symptoms.
Get Help With a Dryer Problem
If your dryer isn’t heating properly, takes too long to dry clothes, makes unusual sounds, or won’t finish normal cycles, our team can inspect it and tell you what it needs.
Call us to schedule residential dryer service today.